Yes — Qwen3.8-27B (27.8B) runs at 57 tok/s on M5 Ultra with 96 GB RAM using Q4_K_M quantization via MLX. First token latency is Nones. A capable open-source LLM with 27.8B parameters.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tokens per second | 57 tok/s |
| Time to first token | Nones |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| Minimum RAM | 96 GB |
| Recommended engine | MLX |
| Parameters | 27.8B |
| Benchmark date | 2026-08 |
Q4_K_M 27.8B MLX M5 Ultra
The recommended engine for Qwen3.8-27B on M5 Ultra is MLX. Install with pip and pull the model:
Alternatively, you can use Ollama for a simpler setup:
| Chip | Speed | First Token | Min RAM | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 8 tok/s | Nones | 24 GB | MLX |
To run Qwen3.8-27B on M5 Ultra you need:
Qwen3.8-27B needs about 96 GB of unified memory. These current Apple Silicon Macs have the headroom to run it comfortably:
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